<div> <p><strong>Location:&nbsp;</strong>Narrabundah, ACT&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Part-time&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $61,153 plus superannuation (based on skills and experience) (paid pro rata for part-time appointments)</p> </div> <div> <p><strong>Start Date: </strong>Negotiable&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p><strong>Closing Date:</strong>11.55 pm, 12 May 2024</p> </div> <div> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p><strong>About Us&nbsp;</strong></p> </div> <div> <p>Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p>CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.&nbsp;<br><br></p> </div> <div> <p><strong>About St Benedict's&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt">St Benedict's is a Catholic Primary School offering an excellent education in a Catholic tradition within a small and highly supportive community. The School educates boys and girls from many backgrounds and faiths from Kindergarten to Year 6 and through its student-centred learning and pastoral care nurtures all students as individuals, seeking to challenge, inspire, support and celebrate their efforts in growing and learning.&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;<br><br></p> </div> <div> <p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt">The Grounds and Maintenance Officer will support the school in ensuring that the school’s grounds, buildings, and equipment are well maintained, well presented, physically secure, compliant with all appropriate regulations and provide a safe environment for the school community.<br><br></span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</strong></p> </div> <ul> <li> <p>A positive and collaborative workplace culture&nbsp;</p> </li> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li> <li> <p>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</p> </li> <li> <p>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> <div> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li> <p>Carry out preventative and scheduled maintenance on buildings, facilities, furniture and equipment.</p> </li> <li>Assisting with the basic maintenance of site gardening, landscaping and tree management.<br><br></li> <li>Monitor the condition of the school property, facilities and equipment to immediately report unsafe conditions to the Principal for the necessary repairs.<br><br></li> <li>Assist in the set-up of school events, functions, and assemblies.<br><br></li> <li>Comply with all work health and safety practices and procedures.<br><br></li> <li>Cleaning and organising workshops and storage sheds; to ensure cleaning chemicals and tools are kept secured.</li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><strong>Essential Criteria&nbsp;</strong></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li>Current and valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration.<br><br></li> <li>Current First Aid Certificate or the willingness to obtain one.<br><br></li> <li>Relevant work experience in a similar or related position.</li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><em>Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.&nbsp;</em><br>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p><strong>Other Eligibility Criteria&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.&nbsp;</p> </li> <li> <p>Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;</strong></p> </div> <div> <p>Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes, and experience as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p>This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CE policy.&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p>For further information about the School please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.holyspirit.act.edu.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a>. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed&nbsp;<a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>Please contact Alana Quirk&nbsp;on 02 6295 8027 or via email <a href="mailto:alana.quirk@cg.catholic.edu.au">alana.quirk@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6218 0007 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;</p> </div><br><br><p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/503128/grounds-maintenance-officer-st-benedicts-primary-narrabundah-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>